Holi 2026: First Lunar Eclipse on March 3, Sutak Kaal Valid in India

• The first lunar eclipse of 2026 occurs on Holi, March 3, and will be a partial eclipse visible in India.
• The eclipse will last 3 hours and 27 minutes (3:20 PM to 6:47 PM IST) with the Moon in Leo, conjoined with Ketu.
• Due to its visibility in India, the Sutak Kaal will be valid, commencing 9 hours before the eclipse.
• This is a Grastodaya eclipse, meaning it will conclude in India before moonrise.
• 2026 will see four eclipses: two lunar (March 3 visible, August 28 not visible) and two solar (February 17, August 12, both not visible in India).

Why It Matters: Holi 2026 brings a visible partial lunar eclipse in India with valid Sutak Kaal.